GM ( Technical ) / Plant Head / Pharma Formulation

GM (Technical) / Plant Head – Pharmaceutical Formulation

Position

General Manager (Technical) / Plant Head

Industry

Pharmaceutical Formulation Manufacturing

Job Purpose

The GM (Technical) / Plant Head will be responsible for providing technical and operational leadership to the pharmaceutical formulation facility, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations, effective problem-solving, regulatory compliance, implementation of systems, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Technical & Process Problem Solving
• Act as the primary technical problem solver for formulation and manufacturing-related issues.
• Identify root causes of process, product, equipment, and manufacturing problems and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical guidance to Production, QA, QC, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
• Production & Plant Operations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing facility.
• Ensure production activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in accordance with approved procedures and GMP requirements.
• Monitor production performance, productivity, yield, downtime, and overall plant efficiency.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure timely achievement of production targets.
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Ensure effective implementation and adherence to existing systems, SOPs, procedures, and GMP practices.
• Develop and implement new systems, procedures, and processes wherever required.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, cost optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance of all systems implemented at the plant.
• Quality & Compliance
• Work closely with QA/QC to ensure compliance with applicable GMP, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Support investigation of deviations, OOS/OOT, CAPA, change controls, and other quality-related matters.
• Ensure manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready at all times.
• Regulatory & Commercial Inspections
• Handle and coordinate regulatory, statutory, customer, and commercial inspections/audits.
• Lead plant preparation for inspections and ensure timely closure of observations and commitments.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Production, Engineering, and other departments during inspections.
• Team Management & Leadership
• Lead and mentor cross-functional plant teams.
• Develop technical and managerial capabilities of departmental heads and key personnel.
• Promote a culture of discipline, accountability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with Management, Production, QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, PPIC, and other functions for smooth plant operations.
• Ensure effective communication and timely resolution of operational and technical issues.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.
• Significant experience in Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or technical operations in a pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing facility.
• Candidates should have strong hands-on experience in pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing and plant operations.
• Must have experience working in a 24×7×365 pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Should possess strong technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Experience in handling regulatory, statutory, customer, and commercial inspections/audits will be highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMP, SOPs, CAPA, deviations, change control, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Should be capable of managing cross-functional teams and taking ownership of plant-level operational and technical matters.
• Willingness to reside in bachelor accommodation within the company premises/compound is required.
• Candidates who have demonstrated experience in system implementation, process improvement, and operational excellence will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Formulation
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Plant Operations Management
• GMP & Regulatory Compliance
• Inspection & Audit Management
• Quality Systems
• Team Leadership
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
• Process Improvement
• Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• 24×7 Plant Operations Management

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person